Attention Deficit

Hyperactivity
Although there is no Disorder (ADHD) –
proven way to prevent
ADHD, early in children– is more
identification and common than you
treatment can prevent might have thought.
many of the problems
associated with ADHD.
Call your doctor if you or your

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ADHD. You should also tell your
doctor about any:

 Difficulties at home, school,

and in
 relationships with peers

Medication side effects

 Signs of depression
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The American Academy of
Pediatrics has guidelines for
treating ADHD:
 Set specific, appropriate target
goals to guide therapy.
 Start medication and behavior
therapy.
 When treatment has not met
the target goals, re-evaluate
the original diagnosis, the
possible presence of other
conditions, and how well the
treatment plan has been
implemented.
 Follow-up regularly with the
doctor to check on goals,
results, and any side effects of
medications. During these
check-ups, information should
be gathered from parents,
teachers, and the child.
Dr. John T. Walkup, who
wrote about the CDC
(Center for Disease
Control and Prevention)
study for the Journal of
the American Academy
for Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry says, “the
rates of treated ADHD
continue to be lower
than the rate of ADHD
diagnosis, suggesting a
pattern of
undertreatment of
ADHD not of
overtreatment, as
commonly thought.”
ADHD is the most commonly
diagnosed behavioral disorder of
childhood. It affects about 3 – 5% of
school aged children. ADHD is
diagnosed much more often in boys
than in girls.
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Children who receive both behavioral
treatment and medication often do
the best. There are now several
different classes of ADHD
medications that may be used alone
or in combination.
These drugs include:
 Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine
(Adderall)
 Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)
 Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine,
Dextrostat)
 Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
 Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta,
Metadate, Daytrana)
Some ADHD medicines have been
linked to rare sudden death in children
with heart problems. Talk to your
doctor about which drug is best for
your child.
Famous people with ADHD
according to Parenting.com
 Justin Timberlake
 Jamie Oliver
 Will Smith
 Michael Phelps
 Jim Carrey
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